Carson Street School vs Millen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 631 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Street School
East Victoria Park · Government special · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 990
Millen Primary School
East Victoria Park · Government primary · K-6
544 students · ICSEA 1084
| Measure | Carson Street School East Victoria Park WA | Millen Primary School East Victoria Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #179 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1796 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 94 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 26 / 68 | 271 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 1084 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 3.8 | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 11% |
| Suburb | East Victoria Park 6101 | East Victoria Park 6101 |
| Council area | Victoria Park | Victoria Park |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=6016 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5305 |
The verdict
- •Millen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carson Street School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 19.0).
- •Millen Primary School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 94.
- •Carson Street School has grown faster over five years (49% vs 8%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carson Street School better than Millen Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carson Street School and Millen Primary School?
About 631 m in a straight line, between East Victoria Park and East Victoria Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carson Street School has 3.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Millen Primary School has 19.0.
How do Carson Street School and Millen Primary School rank in WA?
Carson Street School is unranked and Millen Primary School is 179th of 583 among special schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.